Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSWA): Primary legislation governing workplace health and safety in the UK, setting out general duties of employers to ensure health, safety and welfare of employees
Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 2013 (RIDDOR): Specific regulations requiring employers to report and keep records of serious workplace accidents, occupational diseases and specified dangerous occurrences
Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: Regulations requiring employers to assess and manage risks to their employees and others arising from work activities
Social Security (Claims and Payments) Regulations 1979: Regulations governing the process of making claims and payments related to workplace injuries and industrial accidents
UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR): Post-Brexit data protection legislation governing how personal data, including accident and injury information, must be processed and protected
Data Protection Act 2018: UK's implementation of data protection standards, particularly relevant for handling sensitive medical information in injury reports
Equality Act 2010: Legislation protecting workers from discrimination, including in cases where workplace injuries result in disabilities
Employment Rights Act 1996: Core employment legislation setting out basic employment rights, including those related to workplace injuries and health and safety
Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015: Industry-specific regulations for construction sector, including specific requirements for accident reporting and prevention
Social Security Administration Act 1992: Legislation governing the administration of social security benefits, including those related to workplace injuries
Limitation Act 1980: Sets statutory time limits for bringing legal claims, including personal injury claims arising from workplace accidents
